When someone you love has Borderline Personality Disorder it can affect everyone: children, spouses, extended family, friends and coworkers. What is Borderline Personality Disorder? We’ve all heard of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)-but what exactly is it? It’s a tricky condition that can make life a rollercoaster ride for those who have it. According to the […]
My partner just died, now what?
Losing someone we love is never easy, but losing a spouse or partner can be especially difficult. It’s like being caught in a stormy sea, with waves crashing over us and threatening to pull us under. But as Vicki Harrison once said: “Grief is like the ocean – it ebbs and flows, sometimes calm and […]
Help-my confidence is shot!
Let’s face it, new challenges can be downright scary. As humans, we love our comfort zones and the familiar. It’s like a warm blanket on a cold winter’s night. But when we’re faced with something new, something we’ve never encountered before, it can be like jumping into a freezing cold pool. We don’t know how […]
Coronavirus and online therapy
The world is on high alert as the coronavirus continues to spread, with the first confirmed death in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) have warned that it’s not a matter of if the virus becomes an outbreak in the United States, but when. The CDC is urging community preparedness and a […]
Do you want to be right or do you want to be happy?
Are you always trying to prove yourself right? Do you find yourself putting others down to feel better about yourself? Are you willing to sacrifice your relationships and personal growth for the sake of being right? It’s time to shift our focus from being right to understanding the bigger picture. We need to recognize that […]
Is your friend an Emotional Sniper?
Do you have a sneaky emotional sniper lurking in your life? You might not even realize it, but these are the so-called “friends” who can never seem to be genuinely happy for you. You know the type – the ones who always seem to take a cheap shot just to make you look bad, or […]
How to say no to a food pusher
Food is more than just fuel for our bodies. It serves a multitude of purposes that go beyond our basic biological needs. Of course, the primary function of food is to provide us with the necessary nutrients to sustain our bodies and keep us alive. Without it, we simply cannot survive. But food also has […]
Is my family enmeshed?
Are you feeling suffocated by your relationships? Like you can’t tell where you end and your loved ones begin? Well, you’re not alone. In the 1970s, Salvador Minuchen coined the term “enmeshment” to describe this phenomenon. Enmeshment is when personal boundaries become blurred, and limits cease to exist in relationships between family members, partners, or […]
Parenting Q&A
I know firsthand that raising healthy and happy children is no easy feat. That’s why I’m always thrilled to receive questions from parents about how to navigate the ups and downs of parenthood. Lately, I’ve noticed that many of you are curious about the elusive concept of “discipline.” So, I figured I’d take a moment […]
Myths About Therapy
Are you tired of hearing the same old therapy myths? Are you thinking about therapy but feeling a bit hesitant to dive in? You’re not alone. There are so many misconceptions out there about what therapy is, who it’s for, and how it works. These myths can be a real barrier to getting the help […]